Durga Puja festival: where can one witness the worship of Indian gods

By Tychyna TetianaFeb 7, 2024 17:38 PMNews
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Durga Puja festival: where can one witness the worship of Indian gods
Durga Puja. Source: wikipedia

The Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, which has earned UNESCO recognition, will once again captivate the Indian states with its grandeur. Although locals are not pleased with the large crowds, they eagerly anticipate this holiday with joyful emotions.

This event brings together old friends and strangers who gather around themed pandals adorned with various Durga Puja props to celebrate together. Newsbytesapp describes how this festival is celebrated in India and its significance.

Durga Puja Festival

People from around the world come to Kolkata to immerse themselves in the splendor of Durga Puja. However, not everyone enjoys navigating through the humid atmosphere amid the enthusiastic festival fans near the pandal.

Culture enthusiasts prefer an intimate experience of the festival by attending home Durga Pujas, such as Bonedi Bari Durga Pujas or village celebrations.

Durga Puja festival: where can one witness the worship of Indian gods
Durga Puja celebrations. Source: Wikipedia

A visit to a domestic Durga Puja promises a more intimate atmosphere without the extravagance of huge pandals, long lines, or bothersome volunteers. Here, you can participate in rituals, visit anjals, enjoy cultural activities, and deepen your understanding of the culture.

Explore the Authentic Durga Puja Experience in Rural Bengal

If you wish to have a similar experience this year, we recommend visiting Durga Puja in rural Bengal or a home Pujo. Various travel companies offer special Durga Puja packages that allow tourists to immerse themselves in the puja atmosphere in and around the city.

Special packages are also available for puja parikrama at Bonedi Bari. Some of the famous pujas include Durga Puja in Dhanakur, Gaina Rajbari, Serampur Rajbari, Sheorafuli Rajbari, and Bansbury Sajibari. Enhance your travel experience by choosing authentic places to immerse yourself in the Durga Puja tradition.

Prepare for the Next Festival

Plan your itinerary for the Puja festival, scheduled for the fall (September to October). By this time, you can make connections to try and attend a home festival. Note that the celebrations will commence on Mahashashti, on October 9, 2024. When you take to the streets during the festive celebrations, you will be surrounded by vibrant music, dancing with fragrant torches, savoring delicious food, and admiring the beautifully dressed people around you!

Durga Puja is a time of pure delight!

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